Friday, April 25, 2014

May 2014 Events

May Featured Events

May  10/11- Mother's day service with Christine Caine
Sat. 5 pm, Sun. 9 & 11:15, Willow Creek South Barrington

Refuel and celebrate this Mother's Day with a message from Christine Caine! An international speaker, author and abolitionist, the Founder of The A21 Campaign will be helping us celebrate moms and live a life undaunted!
Join section 101/102F after the 11:15  for a quick cup of coffee and cupcakes on us! We are excited to experience this special day together with friends & family with kids activities, live music and celebrate moms! Please RSVP Here:

May 5th: Book Discussion:  Girls Like Us by Rachel Lloyd.
7 - 9 pm, Willow Creek South Barrington, Room B204

Read the book on your own and join us for a discussion of the book on May 5th.    Email Laurette to sign up. Books are also available at Seeds Bookstore at Willow SB. 

May 10th: CSEC Training (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children)
8 - 2 pm, Willow Creek Crystal Lake, 220 Exchange Drive, Suite A, Crystal Lake

Victims of human trafficking may look like many of the people you see everyday. Would you be able to recognize them if you came in contact with one? Would you know what signs to look for? Would you know what questions to ask or who to call? This seminar will prepare you to recognize the commercial exploitation of children, identify the risk factors and much more. Agenda and cost information can be found Here or you may Register Here.  Space is limited. Share this flier with anyone who may be interested.

 May 1: West Chicagoland Anti Trafficking Coalition Mixer
 7-8:30 pm, Missions Place is at 370 W. Front Street, Wheaton

Come and learn more about this important issue and how you can make a difference by becoming an abolitionist.  This informal gathering will feature Rep. Peter Roskam, and with his wife Elizabeth, along with a panel discussion on human trafficking. On the panel will be an agent from the Office of Homeland Security and representatives from local non-profit organizations who are working to combat human trafficking in our area and globally: New Name, Reclaim13, Women at Risk International, Compass Church Global/Justice Ministries. RSVP

May 5: Night of prayer for Refuge for Women
Please join us for an evening of prayer on May 5th at 7:30 pm in Wheaton. Link arms with others who are passionate about bringing Refuge For Women to Chicago and help us cover this issue in prayer.  Email Anne for details on specific location.

May 6: Eve's Angels /A.R.M.E.D. Bible Study (Men & Women's Groups)
7 pm, Room B207,Willow Creek South Barrington
May 10: Salvation Army PROMISE Anne's house visit 10-12 (intercession needed)

May 10: CAASE presents The Whistleblower
3-7 pm, Willow Creek Chicago, 418 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago
Join CAASE's Young Activist Council for an afternoon screening of The Whistleblower, followed by Q&A with author Kathryn Bolkovac, the inspirational woman who risked her own life to uncover human trafficking and prostitution and their connections to private mercenary contractors, the UN, and the U.S. State Department in post-war Bosnia. Bolkovac’s story astounded the world with the release of The Whistleblower film starring Rachel Weisz as Bolkovac. Buy Tickets here:
 
May 15: Traffick Free Freedom Forum
6:30-8:30 pm, Grind Chicago, 2 N LaSalle Street, 14th Floor, Chicago

Join Traffick Free for their annual Freedom Forum - a panel of experts shedding a layer of insight regarding the truth of human trafficking as it affects Chicago. This year's panel will center around how to best support survivors in Chicago--specifically diving into programs currently available and areas/services that still need to be addressed. 
Panelists included: Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Teen Living Programs, CeaseFire and Traffick Free. Guest moderator will be Gwen Macsai, host of Re:sound broadcast weekly on WBEZ. Wine & small bites will be provided. Please register!


May 20: Eve's Angels /A.R.M.E.D. Bible Study (Men & Women's Groups)
7 pm, Room B207,Willow Creek South Barrington

May 21: New Moms Volunteer Orientation
5317 W. Chicago Avenue., Chicago, IL 60651  
Register by clicking the link: Wednesday, May 21st from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Space is limited and you must register to attend. You will have the opportunity to tour our new facility, ask any questions you may have, and complete volunteer paperwork.  If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Keisha Etienne at ketienne@newmomsinc.org

May 21: Slavery Uncovered: Chicago - A Visual Advocacy
3- 6 pm, Art Works Projects, 625 N. Kingsbury, Chicago

Please join us for an opening reception for Slavery Uncovered, a new visual advocacy campaign addressing human trafficking and forced labor in the Chicagoland area. Featuring a conversation with photographers Nina Berman, Jon Lowenstein, and Anne Ream, Founder and Creative Director, The Voices and Faces Project.

May 24: Salvation Army PROMISE Anne's house visit 10-12 (intercession needed)

May 31: Dance for Freedom
7:30-10pm. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 608 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
All you have to do is show up, pay $10, and dance until your heart's content!  There will be a beginners group class at 7:30 for any non dancers out there. 100% of the money  will go to the End It Movement!   Email for more info.




***Save the date! ****

June Men's Forum event (6/18), Amazing Grace Fundraiser (6/14) and Trot against Trafficking (6/8)

Thursday, April 24, 2014

The New Lens Project uses a trauma informed curriculum to teach photography and activism to youth populations whose voices need to be heard. We are currently in partnership with The Dreamcatcher foundation, making art with girls who are survivors of sex-trafficking.

Their work will be on exhibition from April 28th-May 2nd, hosted by Columbia College at 33 E Congress room 101. The opening will be on April 28th from 6-8pm.

All proceeds benefit The Dreamcatcher Foundation and The New Lens Project.


Sunday, April 13, 2014

More Great April Events!

April 15, 7-8:30 -Guys only Event!
Moody Bible Institute, Alumni Auditorium, 820 N. LaSalle, Chicago
 
Moody 's College group "Lostandfound" is hosting a night dedicated to men. We oftentimes have many reservations and questions about sex trafficking and about how we can help and fight against it. This night is all about answering questions and learning more from men who are already doing great work.

This night features a dear friend, who has
spent 30 years of his life trafficking women across the country as a pimp and is now fighting against everything he previously embodied. Come hear his story and then stick around for the expert Q/A panel afterwards.  Joining this former pimp we have Caleb Probst, the Outreach Associate for CAASE and Chris Baker, the Founder of INK180.

You won't want to miss this unique event! 





April 26,  Porchlight Counseling Country Western Bash Fundraiser
Porchlight Counseling Services is a major supporter for victims of sex trafficking.  Please consider attending their fundraiser!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Country Western Bash April 26th!

Hey Y'all!

Join us for a Boot Scootin' Good Time
& help a Great Cause by joining

Porchlight Counseling Services
Saturday, April 26
6:30 to 11:30 p.m.
at Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest (short walk from Metra)

Country Western Bash!
Enjoy a catered meal from the renowned Froggy's French Cafe, cocktails, silent auction, live country acts and line dancing with Arthur Murray instructors. Nationally known educator and sexual assault advocate Gail Stern will give an engaging, powerful presentation at 7 p.m. in the Gorton auditorium.

Dinner, dancing, music and auction to follow. Nashville recording artist Gary Nichols (with the Billboard hit “Unbroken Ground” and singer for bluegrass Grammy-nominated group The SteelDrivers) is making a special trip north to entertain us, along with regional country favorite Mandy Z and Rural Route One. Western attire encouraged, but not optional.  Your donation of $140 per person provides all of the above and will help college survivors of sexual assault receive free, high-quality counseling to stay in school and reclaim their lives. Make your donation/ticket purchase here
http://www.porchlightcounseling.org/donate.php

Checks also are accepted and can be mailed to:

Porchlight Counseling, P.O. Box 1081, Evanston, IL, 60204. Questions? Please call 847-368-6531